Recent reports indicate that large parts of Spain and Portugal are experiencing significant power outages, disrupting everyday life and access to ATM services, sparking discussions about the implications of a cashless society. Some speculate these outages could be due to a cyberattack or infrastructure issues, as the interconnectedness of European power grids poses challenges during such events. Additionally, a fire in southern France that damaged a high-voltage power line may also have contributed to the disruptions. The situation raises alarms about the vulnerabilities of modern electrical grids, as seen in the past major European blackout of 2006.